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Thornhill Academy
Thornholme Road, Sunderland SR2 7NA
Thornhill Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 580 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In March 2022 the school was rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Consilium Academies. (Other schools in this trust include Washington Academy, Heworth Grange School, Wyvern Academy, Armthorpe Academy and Moorside High School.)
Particular strengths include Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Progress and Attainment.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is very high.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is out of balance with the local community. Show details
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low. Show details
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Attainment: Poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are below average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Progress: Poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.

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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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